SCC Counseling

SCC Counseling Services

SCC Counseling Faculty work with you to offer support and direction with your educational, personal, and professional goals.
Counselors also may provide short-term mental health counseling
for a variety of challenges. However, if the problem is of an intense psychological nature, the counselor will refer you to an
appropriate agency outside of Spokane Community College or
to masters-level mental health interns at SCC for therapy.
COUNSELING 2017 FALL HOURS(September 20 through December 15)

Walk-Ins will vary by day and time. Visit us or call our office for specific walk-in dates and times. Please know that walk-ins are subject to change and
are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Appointments are highly recommended!

To schedule an appointment, please call (509) 533-7026 or visit us on the SCC Campus in Building 1 - Room 102.

For Adult Basic Education (ABE) sites:(509) 533-4600

Counselors are available from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday, and from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with the very last appointment/walk-in at 3:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday.
Appointments are highly recommended; to make an appointment with a specific counselor in your area of interest, call:
Building 1 - Room 106, Counseling Office: (509) 533-7026

Advising

Getting Started

Complete the Application for Admission. Apply and submit it online, or
come in and pick up a paper copy at the Admissions Office in Building 15 (If you don't know where this is, find it on the Campus Map). You can drop off the
completed application there or mail it to:

SCC Admissions
1810 North Greene St., MS 2151
Spokane, WA 99217

Running Start students should consult with their high school counselor prior to applying for admission and the Running Start Program

Yes, and it is advisable to apply early. Application deadlines vary from quarter to quarter but are generally set about three weeks prior to the start of the
quarter. For specific information, visit our admissions department website, where you can also find the online application form.

You may need to take assessment tests. In general, YES, you will, if you have never attended college OR you have not taken a placement test within the last three years.

NO, if:

Not all certificates require placement testing. For more information, please call Admissions on certificates that do not require placement.

Students that are not degree seeking and want to take one class not related to English/math e.g. Accounting, Spanish, ASL, etc.

Qualifying high school Smarter Balance scores.

Recent high school graduates (within three years) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above place into English 101. Students can send a transcript to the Placement Center.

SAT ≥ 470 average of the reading and writing scores or ACT ≥ 19 average of the English and reading scores within the last 3 years place into English 101.

High school students with an A or B (3.0 or better) in the full annual sequence of Precalculus can receive conditional placement into MATH 107, 108, 201, 211, 221 or PHIL 120
upon their request. Students with an A (4.0) in the full annual high school Precalculus sequence may also enroll in MATH 141.

Students who have tested with qualifying scores within the last three years or have completed English and Math course work with a 2.0 or better at SCC or SFCC.

Students who have completed a placement test with qualifying scores within the last three years at another facility/college - If this is the case, please have the institution
at which you took your placement test send your results to the Testing Center either via fax to 509-533-7342, or via mail to 1810 N. Greene St., MS 2160, Spokane, WA 99217.

If you have submitted your Application for Admission and been assigned a Student ID number, please go to the
SCC Testing homepage for information on scheduling your
test and a study guide to help you prepare.

You may access a COMPASS study guide at www.act.org/compass/sample.
The study guide shows sample questions and answers for each of the Reading, English, and Math sections.
The SCC mathematics department recommends that transfer and Running Start students take ALEKS for mathematics placement.
You can access study materials for ALEKS at http://www.aleks.com/.

Transferring To SCC

If you have attended a college other than SCC, including SFCC, you will need to request official transcripts to be sent to SCC
(there is no fee to request transcripts between SCC and SFCC). If you do not plan to use the credits from your former college,
you are not required to request the transcripts. An SCC transcript evaluator will do a transcript evaluation and then a counselor
can assist you with understanding how the evaluation will apply to your goals at SCC.

Yes, upon your request, your counselor will evaluate your transcripts. If you are pursuing an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, an
AA Degree Worksheet
is available online. The transcript department will also evaluate your transcripts for prerequisite purposes. At the time of
this evaluation you will be notified by mail that the transcript office has received and evaluated your
official transcript. For a complete educational plan, see your counselor.

Your classes will be evaluated by your counselor and a substitution form will be completed by you and the counselor
and sent to the appropriate Dean for approval. It will then be sent to the transcript department and a copy will be placed in your file

After you have applied, and tested or had your transcripts evaluated (if appropriate) you will receive a registration access time (RAT). This will
allow you to register online, through ctcLink via Student Self Service for your classes. It is advised to meet with your counselor prior to your
registration access time to insure you understand your placement test scores, any prerequisites, or how your prior credits transfer into your degree.

You may change your schedule through ctcLink
up through the first day of each quarter.
After the first day of each quarter, a Registration Transaction Form is required in order to change your schedule.
This form is processed at the Registration window in Building 15.

You may withdraw from all of your classes using ctcLink
through the first day of each quarter. After the first day of each quarter, an Official Withdrawal Form must be filled
out in order to drop all of your classes. This is processed at the Registration window in Building 15.

Each quarter, there is a specific date that designates the last day to add or drop a class without the dean's signature.
After this date, complete the late registration section of a Registration Transaction Form. Those dates are posted in
Counseling and Admission/Registration offices.

Each quarter, a specific date designates the last day to drop or completely withdraw from classes. After that date,
you may not drop or withdraw without special permission from the Dean or Vice President of Student and Instructional Services.

In order to receive your degree, you must fill out a Petition to Graduate Form. This form signals the transcript
department to evaluate your classes toward your degree. There is no fee for the request. You are encouraged to meet
with your counselor prior to petitioning for graduation.

Athletics

Athletics knows you're coming, but you still need to complete a college application to the campus you'll be
attending, either Spokane Falls Community College (www.spokanefalls.edu)
or Spokane Community College (www.scc.spokane.edu.)
Follow the regular admission and registration steps explained in the FAQs, which include applying, filing for financial aid,
taking the ASSET placement test and registering for class.

You may attend both schools as long as you have a separate application submitted to each campus. However,
students find it more convenient to attend one campus and work with the same staff and faculty while they work
on their degree.

When you apply to school, you should also complete a FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you're looking for a loan, work-study or grant funding,
this is how your eligibility for aid will be determined. It takes about 4 to 6 weeks to process, so do this right away.
Our federal code is 003793

Research shows that students who participate in activities like sports actually manage their time better than students
who just attend classes. If you need help with time management, see a counselor, take a time management or study skills
class, or ask for help from the Liberal Arts Tutoring Center.

The key is to communicate with your teachers ahead of time and share your travel schedule with them.
Most instructors support the fact that you're representing the school in a positive way. Remember though,
with visibility comes higher expectations, so go to class every time you are not on the road. Ask a classmate
to share their notes for the times you are competing and make appointments with the instructor during their
office hours if you have any questions or concerns.

Although the NCAA requires that you enroll in only 12 credits each quarter to compete, you should take at
least 15 credits each quarter if you want to finish your 90-credit AA transfer degree in six quarters.
It's competitive to get into the four-years as a transfer student, so aim for at least a 2.8 GPA to be
admitted after your AA degree.

If you transfer to another school without completing your AA transfer degree, each class will be evaluated individually
and you may lose some credits in the process, especially if you have taken a lot of PE/health credits. Any transferable
class above 100 level approved by the ICRC will count toward some part of the general education requirements at a college
or university in the state, but they may not count in the same category as our school. It's best to avoid most CIS, AOS,
MMGT, GBUS or classes from a professional-technical program.

Academic Standards Workshop Online

All Academic Warning and Academic Probation students have automatically been enrolled into the Academic Standards workshop. You should have already
received the email confirmation. Please accept the class invitation in the email and complete the workshop through
CANVAS. Once you do this, your hold will be updated within 48 hours.

For information about the online Academic Standards workshops, please contact the Counseling Office at (509) 533-7026.

ACADEMIC WARNING = First quarter achieving a grade point average below 2.0.
You are blocked from registration and unable to add or drop a class until you complete an Academic Warning workshop through
CANVAS

You will not be able to add or drop a class until you complete an Academic Standards Student Success workshop.
If you need a computer to view the online workshop, students may use the computers located in the media lab - Assessment
Center on a walk-in basis during the first week of school.

Academic Standards Workshop Online

All Academic Warning and Academic Probation students have automatically been enrolled into the Academic Standards workshop. You should have already
received the email confirmation. Please accept the class invitation in the email and complete the workshop through
CANVAS. Once you do this, your hold will be updated within 48 hours.

For information about the online Academic Standards workshops, please contact the Counseling Office at (509) 533-7026.

ACADEMIC PROBATION = Quarter grade point average below 2.0 for TWO consecutive quarters.
You are blocked from registration until you complete the Academic Probation Presentation and meet with a counselor where they will approve your registration form.

Suspension and Reinstatement Policy

Students suspended for failure to meet the GPA requirements under the Academic Standards Policy must apply for reinstatement.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION = Quarter grade point average below 2.0 for THREE consecutive quarters.
You are blocked and cannot attend classes for the next quarter until you
apply for continued enrollment and meet with the Dean of Enrollment Services.

Deadlines to Apply for Continued Enrollment

Fall Quarter - This must be done by the Friday two weeks prior to Fall Quarter start

Winter Quarter - The Friday prior to Winter Quarter start

Spring Quarter - The Friday prior to Spring Quarter start

Summer Quarter - The Friday prior to Summer Quarter start

Fill out the Spokane Community College
Continued Enrollment form. Bring the completed Continued Enrollment form to your appointment with
the Dean of Enrollment Services prior to the deadline listed above. If you have questions about your suspension
status, or to schedule an appointment with the Dean, call (509) 533-7431.

Suspension and Reinstatement Policy

Students suspended for failure to meet the GPA requirements under the Academic Standards Policy must apply for reinstatement.

ACADEMIC FINAL SUSPENSION = Quarter grade point average below 2.0 for FOUR consecutive quarters.
You are blocked and cannot attend classes for a minimum of one calendar year.

After one year, if you choose to reapply, an application for reinstatement must be submitted
no later than six weeks prior to the start date for the quarter in which you intend to return.

Fill out the Spokane Community College Application for Reinstatement form. After submitting the application
for reinstatement, you will be required to meet with an Academic Reinstatement Committee. If you have questions
about your final suspension status, or to schedule an appointment with the committee, call
(509) 533-7431.

Satisfactory Progress

Students enrolled in degree or certificate programs are expected to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress
as defined by the following three general policy requirements:

Minimum Grade Point Average: Students must maintain a quarterly grade point average of 2.0 or better and are
encouraged to consult with instructors, counselors or faculty advisers, and student services support staff for assistance in
achieving their academic goals and objectives. Students whose quarterly grade point average falls below a 2.0 are notified of
progressive action, to include warning, probation and suspension. Students must have a final college-level GPA of 2.0 or better
to receive a degree or certificate from CCS.

Credits Earned/Credits Attempted: A student in a degree or certificate program must successfully complete
at least 75% of attempted credits. Repeated courses and courses in which the student receives a Special Withdrawal (Z), a
Withdrawal (W) or an Incomplete (I) are included in the total of attempted credits. A student receiving these alternative grades
may not meet credit completion requirements. A student who fails to complete 75% of attempted coursework is notified of progressive
action - to include warning, probation, and suspension.

Degree/Certificate Completion: A student who is enrolled in a degree or certificate program must complete the program
in at least 125% of the program's credit requirements. A student in a degree or certificate program may not take college-level courses in
excess of 150% of the credits needed to complete the degree or certificate. For the purposes of this policy, 90 credits will be assumed to
be the program length unless otherwise indicated. To assist the student in meeting this standard, the college will monitor local college-level
credits leading to degree/certificate completion. A student who does not meet this standard will be subject to corrective actions.

Special Circumstances

Community Colleges of Spokane recognize the unique and diverse backgrounds and needs of students, and while all students are held to the same
level of academic excellence, students with special circumstances may petition for special consideration. Students enrolled in special programs are
also required to follow the requirements specified by their funding agency. In addition, students receiving federal and/or state financial aid must
follow the Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policies (as revised 11-16-04).

Director's Welcome

Thanks for taking charge of your transfer planning! As the Transfer Center director, it's my job to make sure our transfer
degrees are accepted at four-year universities across the state. I stay in constant contact with the universities by serving on important
committees that keep SCC on the forefront of educational planning. In addition, I work hard to make sure we deliver excellent service,
making your transition to the next place a smooth one.

A W-course may be any class - other than composition - in any discipline which meets the following criteria:

The process of writing usually takes place over an extended period of time outside
of class. Students are given an opportunity to improve their writing, for
example, by revising a major paper for subsequent evaluation, or by writing several
similar papers.

The guidelines for writing assignments are presented to the students in written
form and clearly explain the objectives of the assignment, the requirements for
the content of the final text, the grading criteria, and the submission deadlines.
Paper topics are discussed in class in order to clarify the assignment and to encourage
the development of ideas.

The writing assignments provide a major demonstration of the student learning in the course.

Instructors should expect students to apply the rules of standard English usage and basic composition strategies.

The students' evaluated writing should be a large factor in determining the final
course grade; that is, more than 50% of the course grade should be derived from
writing assignments. Assignments might take any of the following forms (which yield
approximately 9 to 15 pages of student-produced text):

Four similar short papers 2 to 3 pages each

Three 3-page papers, revised into one final paper at the end of the quarter

Two 5-page papers, each evaluated by the instructor, revised by the student, and then resubmitted

One 10 to 15 page paper, evaluated by the instructor and resubmitted

In-class writing or take-home examinations in combination with a portion of any of the above options

Public writing is evaluated by its audience. Thus, the writing in W-courses excludes
most journals except when (1) the journal provides pre-writing to be reviewed and
revised for the completion of a more formal assignment, or (2) the journal records
notes from research, class lectures and/or discussion, and assigned readings which
are then used for completion of a revised piece of writing.

When instructors choose to teach W-courses, it is their responsibility to read and
evaluate the writing. Class size must be small enough to allow intense instructor
involvement with the students' writing.

ANTH&206

Cultural Anthropology

5.0

ANTH&210

Indians of North America

5.0

ART 112

Non-Western Art

5.0

CMST 226

Gender Communication

5.0

CMST 227

Intercultural Communication

5.0

English 247

American Multicultural Literature

5.0

English 259

African American Literature

5.0

English 271

World Literature to 1650

5.0

English 272

World Literature since 1650

5.0

English 278

Women Writers

5.0

FRCH&223

French VI

5.0

HIST 230

Latin American History

5.0

HIST 240

History of Modern Middle East

5.0

HIST&219

Native American History

5.0

HUM 107

Introduction to Cultural Studies

5.0

MUSC 109

World Music

5.0

POLS 125

Introduction to Global Issues

5.0

POLS 205

Islam and the West: Theater of Cooperation and Conflict

5.0

SOC 221

Race and Ethnic Relations

5.0

SPAN&221

Spanish IV

5.0

SPAN&222

Spanish V

5.0

SPAN&223

Spanish VI

5.0

SCC and CCS recognize diversity, global engagement, and social responsibility as
compelling educational and institutional priorities. We strive to foster students'
understanding of the intersection between domestic and global issues and their sense
of responsibility as local and global citizens.

Global/diversity courses can be identified in the class schedule by Diversity listed under Topic. Additional
courses will be added to this list as they become available.

Students planning to earn an A.A. degree must meet minimum standards of preparation.
Those whose records and test scores indicate a need for additional preparation may
be required to complete preliminary work in the college preparatory program. SCC
offers A.A. degree transfer courses for many pre-majors. For assistance, contact
the SCC Transfer Center at (509) 533-7026.

A candidate for an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree must complete 90 quarter hours
in academic courses numbered 100 and above with a cumulative grade-point average
of at least 2.0 including the following distribution. A minimum of 65 credit hours
in courses numbered 100 or above must be chosen from the following specific categories:

At least 30 credit hours must be earned from Spokane Community College. All prior
college-level credits and grade points are transferred for calculating total credits
and GPA. For more information, please refer to the
A.A. Degree Worksheet, see the
SCC Catalog, or contact the SCC Transfer Center at (509) 533-7026.

Find out which four-year college advisors are visiting SCC and when!

To schedule an appointment with a four-year advisor, please call (509) 533-7026 or toll-free (800) 248-5644, ext. 7026, or stop by the Transfer Center in Building 1, Room 106.
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Thanks for taking charge of your transfer planning!

As the Transfer Center director, it's my job to make sure our transfer degrees are
accepted at four-year universities across the state. I stay in constant contact
with the universities by serving on important committees that keep SCC on the forefront
of educational planning.

In addition, I work hard to make sure we deliver excellent service, making your
transition to the next place a smooth one.

Personal Philosophy

I believe in the personal and professional opportunities education offers, and I
care about the students with whom I work. I also believe that each individual deserves
to be treated with respect and dignity.

"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful;
to make the most of what we have; to be happy with the simple pleasures; and have
courage when things go wrong." ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

Educational Philosophy

I believe there are different levels of educational needs. Since all students do
not learn in the same manner or have the same aptitudes or goals, it is vital to
provide a nurturing, stimulating environment that allows each individual the opportunity
to achieve his/her potential. I also believe that by working together in this manner
(within a nurturing and stimulating environment) we can provide positive educational
experiences for the diverse population of students which we serve.

Education/Professional Experience

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Gonzaga University (1988)

Bachelor of Arts, Whitworth College (1986)

Associate of Arts, Spokane Community College (1981)

Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Counselor at Spokane Community College 1988-present.Director/Transfer Center and Liaison Counselor for Arts and Sciences Division

About Mental Health Services

Various therapeutic approaches can be used for mental health therapy. The course of treatment includes: individual,
group, marriage, couple and family counseling. The goals are outlined and followed to facilitate a positive outcome
within ten sessions. Goal progress is reviewed and updated as needed, to successfully accomplish positive change.
If clients feel they need additional sessions, appropriate referrals will be made to clinicians in the community.

All sessions are held in strict confidence, and no information can be released about you without your written
permission. Washington State Law provides the following exceptions to confidentiality:

When a client poses a clear and present danger to self, or to others, or is unable to provide minimal
life-sustaining self-care;

When a client reveals contemplation of a major crime against another person, or harmful act;

When the counselor receives a court order to share information with a judge; or

If the counselor has a reasonable suspicion that a person, under the age of 18 or a dependent adult (aged or
developmentally delayed), is, or has been, physically or sexually abused, or neglected. This report must
occur within 48 hours of the counselor receiving such information.

Daybreak: (509) 927-1991
Costs $170 and takes 2 hours for assessment
This program is only for minors 18 years old and younger

DSHS: 1-877-501-2233
Funding through ADATSA, can pay if you are homeless, jobless, and have used in last 90 days. Submit an application at
www.washingtonconnection.org

Drug and Alcohol Support

Community Detox Service of Spokane (509) 838-2771
Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for both adults and adolescents.
Provides sobering, detoxification and referral to treatment for persons suffering from alcoholism
and other forms of chemical dependency.

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery: (509) 535-3155
24 hour nursery, free for up to 72 hours. Best to call at 7:00 AM for intake. Allows sick children but not extremely high
temperatures or extreme medical conditions.

Students must meet minimum CASAS scores to be admitted into College Prep. If they do not meet those requirements,
we will enroll students in ABE (Adult Basic Ed) which has open, on-going enrollment. Like College Prep, it is $25.00 per quarter,
which can be waived in many cases. ABE is offered at the Magnuson Building, at the AEC on Monroe, in the Valley, and SCC Building 15.